Planning to travel to the U.S.? Get ready for a mandatory $250 visa integrity fee for all non-immigrant visa applicants. No exemptions or waivers apply. The cost is only charged if your visa is approved. You may be eligible for a refund if you follow all visa rules, depart on time, and avoid unauthorized work.

This is part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which also increases fees for Form I-94, asylum, EAD, TPS, and even ESTA (visa waiver) travelers. The new policy hits tourists, students, and business travelers the hardest. So, if you’re heading to the U.S., double-check the latest immigration fees; they’re getting steeper.